Summer Olympics Through the Ages

In what year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
1896
Which city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008?
Beijing
Which American swimmer won eight gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics?
Michael Phelps
Which country has won the most total medals in Summer Olympics history?
USA
Which city hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?
Rio de Janeiro
Which track and field athlete is known for winning four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics?
Jesse Owens
In what year were the Summer Olympics cancelled due to World War II?
1940
Which sport was introduced to the Summer Olympics in 1992 and has been included since?
Badminton
Which female gymnast won a total of 18 Olympic medals between 1956 and 1964?
Larisa Latynina
Which city was the first to host the Summer Olympics twice?
Paris
Which nation boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics?
USA
Which sport was removed from the Summer Olympics after 1920 and reinstated in 1972?
Handball
Which city hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics?
Tokyo
Which female track and field athlete won three gold medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics?
Florence Griffith-Joyner

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